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M488 CBY

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,274 mi
Last recorded116,274 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 CBY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 116,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 116,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 115,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 115,612 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 114,240 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 114,240 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 113,481 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 111,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 105,149 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/out rigger has corrosion but not excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot old and starting deteriorated and crack (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on wear marker all the way across tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on wear markers on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system middle box rubber hangers splitting but still supported

Fail 6 Jan 2017 103,417 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe corroded and leaking on o/s/f inner chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot old and starting deteriorated and crack (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on wear marker all the way across tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on wear markers on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system middle box rubber hangers splitting but still supported

Fail 30 Dec 2016 103,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leaking from pipe (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking top of fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing pipe leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubber deteriorated

marker lamp offside rear innoperative

Fail 14 Jul 2012 99,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

marker lamp offside rear innoperative

exaust mounting rubbers in very poor condition

Pass 4 May 2011 98,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 97,822 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 94,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 93,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2007 92,114 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 89,780 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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M488 CBY is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M488 CBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M488 CBY is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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